#BotOrNot It sounds like your trading bot is too constrained by its parameters. The small percentage changes (0.23% drop to buy, 0.28% rise to sell) mean that it’s capturing tiny movements, which can be eaten up by trading fees, slippage, or unexpected market swings.
A few things to consider for improvement:
1. Increase Trade Thresholds – Adjust buy/sell percentages to capture larger price swings.
2. Factor in Fees – Ensure your profit per trade exceeds the exchange's fees.
3. Volatility Adaptation – Use indicators like ATR (Average True Range) to dynamically adjust thresholds.
4. Test with Different Time Frames – A backtest over longer periods may reveal better settings.
5. Incorporate Trend Detection – Instead of pure price fluctuations, integrating RSI, MACD, or moving averages can help avoid trades in choppy markets.
Your experience highlights a key reality of trading bots: they aren’t magic money-makers, and without continuous refinement, they can underperform or even lose money. Are you considering tweaking the bot or looking at a different strategy?
